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Hotel Caravelas

4.0 star property
Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Museu do Vinho

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Standard Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Interior
Breakfast buffet
Exterior
Located close to Museu do Vinho, Hotel Caravelas offers a tranquil retreat. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services, enjoy the outdoor pool with sun loungers, and unwind at the poolside bar. With free in-room WiFi and amenities like an arcade/game room and hair salon nearby Pico Island Vineyard Culture.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Rua Conselheiro Terra Pinheiro, 3, Madalena, 9950-329

What's nearby

  • Pico Island Vineyard Culture - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Gruta das Torres - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Fort of Santa Cruz - 54 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Horta Harbour - 55 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Porto Pim Whale Factory Museum - 56 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Pico Island (PIX) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Via Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffe 5 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Padaria Andrade - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ancoradouro - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Hotel Caravelas

Upscale hotel near Museu do Vinho
Located close to Pico Island Vineyard Culture, Hotel Caravelas provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a hair salon and an arcade/game room.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an elevator, and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers, and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All 137 rooms boast comforts such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 26-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1988
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed: New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 35.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 35.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Caravelas Madalena
Hotel Caravelas
Hotel Caravelas Madalena
Hotel Caravelas Pico/Madalena
Hotel Caravelas Hotel
Hotel Caravelas Madalena
Hotel Caravelas Hotel Madalena

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Caravelas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Caravelas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Caravelas?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Caravelas?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hotel Caravelas?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Caravelas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM–6:00 PM on request. A fee of EUR 50 per person applies.

Where is Hotel Caravelas located?

Located in the heart of Madalena, this beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Museu do Vinho and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Pico Island Vineyard Culture. Gruta das Torres and Horta Historic Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Caravelas Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 211 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arkady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel conveniently located in the center and across from ferry terminal .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julieta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location, basic room and terrible view

Good location, basic room and terrible car park view
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here! Its biggest selling feature is how convenient it is for walking around Madalena, and close to the airport. We also liked that it was super close to the ferry and whale watching tours. The pool area is a great space with lots of seating, and the included breakfast was nice to have. Our only issue during our stay was that our mini fridge didn’t work, and the staff were somewhat responsive to our inquires of how to resolve this issue. Eventually after our request, they we’re able to give us ice to keep our grocery items kind of cold, but it wasn’t exactly ideal. If we had known this, we would not have gone to the grocery store - however this could be unique to our experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Blake

Liked: Staff & service
It was a bit run down and unkept
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really friendly staff, Miguel was particularly helpful. Comfortable room with good breakfast. Complimentary tea was available in the Reception area during our stay, which was much appreciated. Walking distance from shops. Parking can be a bit tricky, but perhaps they have additional spaces we were not aware of
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Lovely hotel on Pico island

Lovely hotel on Pico island great breakfast included. Beds are on the firmer side and parking might be a bit of a challenge in peak times but would stay again for sure. Pool area looked great too.
Front entrance
Pool area
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

RICHARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Better then I expected, A welcomed surprise
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

minja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location they forgot of reserved transfer from AP to hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

CARMEN DOLORES

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice and clean but a little dated
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean, rooms pretty spacious. Easy and convenient walk to ferry. We would have really enjoyed the bar being open in the afternoon, but it was closed for lunch from 13-17 (very typical for small local places). Since it’s a bigger hotel we were surprised to find it closed. We enjoyed the front desk person who agreed to drive us to and from Sao Roque even though it was a festival night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Janette

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most depressing hotel we have experienced. The hotel staff was unresponsive, excluding the maids. The beds are extremely hard and like sleeping on a rock. The breakfast was simply unedidble.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Inge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Die Betten sind hervorragend - einen Meter breit für jeden und feste Matratzen . Frühstücksangebot ist wunderbar .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in the center of the town. Rooms are rather small but okay. The lighting is not very bright. Equipment of the rooms are according to 4 star hotels. Excellent breakfast. Parking is available but it is better to have a small car. We would return anytime.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa Alexandra

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein in die Jahre gekommenes Hotel, Zimmer usw ganz ok - aber der Service hat Luft nach oben. Der Pool ist sehr nett und gemütlich, aber die Poolbar und Hotelbar sind auch nur zur Deko - schade, viele Gäste aber keinen Service. Aber super Anbindung zum Hafen, Zentrum und anderen tollen Spots.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bem
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcio P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in posizione pratica e comoda. Struttura anonima. Ottima la colazione
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, comfortable room with balcony and seaview
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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